Peers mount offensive against assisted dying bill
Peers table nearly 1,000 amendments to potentially filibuster the assisted dying bill, sparking anti-democracy warnings from senior figures. Will the Lords respect Commons' mandate?
Peers table nearly 1,000 amendments to potentially filibuster the assisted dying bill, sparking anti-democracy warnings from senior figures. Will the Lords respect Commons' mandate?
Housing Secretary Steve Reed instructs Labour MPs to reject a Lords amendment protecting British wildlife from new planning rules. Critics warn of 'cash to trash' ecological damage. Vote set for Thursday.
The US House of Representatives has passed a funding bill, ending the longest government shutdown in American history. Discover the vote breakdown and the impact of the 42-day stalemate.
Al Gore suggests Trump's influence prompted Bill Gates' controversial climate stance shift at COP30, while defending UN climate process and highlighting climate action progress.
Canada is exploring participation in Eurovision to showcase its artists globally and strengthen European ties. Discover the strategic move behind this cultural bid.
The UK government introduces a new cyber security bill, mandating stricter rules for critical infrastructure following major attacks on the NHS, JLR, and M&S. Learn how this impacts national security.
A last-minute hemp ban in the US funding bill causes Republican dissent, threatening to derail efforts to end the government shutdown. Key industry figures react.
Watchdog warns new sentencing bill could free dangerous domestic abusers early, putting victims at risk. David Lammy urged to amend legislation amid prison overcrowding.
The Canadian coastal town of Tofino faces an inevitable megathrust earthquake and tsunami. Discover how this community prepares for a disaster that could strike at any moment.
The US Senate has passed a crucial budget bill to end the government shutdown. Discover how your senators voted and what this means for federal services.
Canada has lost its hard-won measles elimination status after outbreaks spread for over a year. Discover why vaccination rates have fallen below critical 95% threshold and what this means for public health.
The US Senate has approved a temporary funding bill to prevent an immediate government shutdown. The stopgap measure extends funding through December 13 while budget negotiations continue.
The Conservative Party is systematically dismantling Labour's landmark employment rights bill, sparking accusations of sabotaging worker protections and siding with corporate interests.
In a dramatic fiscal shift, Canada's new Liberal government under Mark Carney unveils a budget adding tens of billions to the deficit, deploying massive spending to counter economic damage from Trump's tariffs.
The UK government has announced its most significant crime and justice reforms in decades, introducing harsher sentences for serious offences and expanding police authority in a sweeping new bill.
A federal judge has halted Tennessee Governor Bill Lee's controversial deployment of National Guard troops to Memphis, ruling the move likely violates constitutional rights and represents government overreach.
Westminster Council gains unprecedented authority to regulate pedicabs in Central London, targeting noise pollution, safety concerns and unfair pricing practices that have plagued the West End.
Republican senators trigger government funding crisis by rejecting stopgap spending bill, setting stage for potential federal shutdown and escalating Washington tensions.
Facing its worst economic crisis in decades, Canada unveils a controversial budget featuring sweeping spending cuts and tax hikes that will impact every household.
HBO's Real Time host Bill Maher engages in heated debate with controversial Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene over election denialism and political extremism in must-watch television confrontation.
Justin Trudeau issues formal apology to Donald Trump after Canadian government advert featuring Ronald Reagan criticising US trade policies causes international incident.
Prime Minister Mark Carney issues formal apology to former US President Donald Trump over anti-tariff advertisement that invoked Ronald Reagan's legacy, sparking diplomatic tensions between the neighbouring nations.
The Times newspaper faces embarrassment after publishing an entirely fabricated AI-generated interview with former New York City mayor Bill de Blasio, raising serious questions about media verification processes.
Canadian PM Mark Carney tells APEC summit the global economic order has fundamentally shifted, warning nations must adapt to new realities of protectionism and supply chain security.
A sophisticated AI-generated deepfake of former New York mayor Bill de Blasio has been circulating online, raising urgent concerns about election interference and digital deception capabilities ahead of the US presidential race.
A sophisticated hoax featuring a fabricated interview with former New York mayor Bill de Blasio has exposed vulnerabilities in political journalism and raised questions about AI-generated deception.
Donald Trump's latest campaign ad targeting Canada with aggressive trade rhetoric echoes Ronald Reagan's 1980s protectionist policies, sparking fears of renewed cross-border economic conflict.
Shocking case reveals landlord concealed tenant's cat in ceiling during inspection, highlighting urgent need for rental reform as government delays crucial legislation.
The EU's ambassador warns Britain's controversial planning overhaul could derail the post-Brexit trade agreement, putting environmental standards and diplomatic relations on the line.
Keir Starmer's flagship employment reforms face major setback as peers reject key legislation, raising questions about Labour's parliamentary strategy.